The Northern Arizona women's tennis team secured a gritty 4-3 victory over Idaho State, breaking the Bengals' eight-match win streak. Patrycja Niewiadomska鈥檚 come-from-behind win clinched the match, pushing NAU鈥檚 record to 4-5 and 3-1 in the Big Sky, while Idaho State fell to 8-5, 2-1 in the league. Notably, NAU's victory marks their third win in a row against ISU in the past ten meetings. The doubles matches were tightly contested, ultimately giving NAU an early lead that set the tone for the overall match.

By the Numbers
  • NAU is currently third in the Big Sky standings with a record of 3-1 in conference play.
  • This match marks the first victory of the season for NAU against Idaho State, ending their opponent's eight-match win streak.
State of Play
  • NAU is on a three-match winning streak in singles play.
  • The Lumberjacks are set to complete their homestand against Eastern Washington on March 28.
What's Next

The Lumberjacks will face Eastern Washington on March 28, seeking to strengthen their position as they approach the Big Sky Championships.

Bottom Line

This win not only boosts morale for NAU heading into the championship stretch but also showcases the team's resilience, particularly through standout performances in critical matches.